new tbr bookshelf and loving an unexpected book ✨ weekly reading vlog: 03

TL;DR

Jamie shares their busy week, focusing on filming videos, organizing their streaming room, and reading multiple books, including House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas.

Transcript

hello everyone welcome to another weekly reading Vlog it has been about two or three weeks since I've done one of these but life has just been busy I've been on holiday all that sort of stuff who cares welcome to another video how are we it's currently Tuesday midday I think yeah around midday on Tuesday and I don't have a lot planned for this week... Read More

Key Insights

• 🧑‍⚕️ Jamie's mental health and physical health resolutions play a significant role in their life for the new year.
• 🤪 They are trying to quit vaping and prioritize their physical well-being, including going to the gym and taking better care of themselves.
• 😑 Jamie expresses concern about falling behind on work and disappointing people, leading to increased anxiety.
• 🫠 They share their excitement over a new TBR bookshelf and their progress in reading books from it.
• 😮 House of Earth and Blood surprises Jamie with its engaging story and likable characters, deviating from their expectations of Sarah J Maas' writing.
• 🙈 Some Kind of Perfect is seen as repetitive but still enjoyable due to the characters.
• ✍️ The Maid is appreciated for its unique twists on the thriller genre and stream-of-consciousness writing style.
• 🫠 Darling Venom delivers a dark and toxic romance that Jamie enjoys, drawing comparisons to their guilty pleasure read, Punk 57.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas about?

House of Earth and Blood follows the story of Bryce, a half-human living in a world with four different houses inhabited by various creatures. Bryce teams up with a demon hunter named Hunt to investigate the murder of her friends.

Q: How does Jamie feel about the writing style of House of Earth and Blood?

Jamie initially had reservations about Sarah J Maas' writing style but is pleasantly surprised and finds the writing to be a step up from her previous books. They enjoy the main character and find the world-building engaging.

Q: What is Some Kind of Perfect by Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young about?

Some Kind of Perfect is an epilogue novel that takes place 10 years after the final novel in the Addicted/Callaway Sisters series. It explores the lives of the main characters after the series ended.

Q: How does Jamie feel about Some Kind of Perfect?

Jamie finds the book repetitive and lacking a clear plot since it focuses on slice-of-life moments without a strong overarching narrative. However, they still appreciate the characters and their development.

Q: What is The Maid by Nita Prose about?

The Maid follows the story of Molly, a maid at a prestigious hotel who discovers a dead body in one of the rooms. Molly becomes caught up in the resulting investigation and must navigate the mystery.

Q: How does Jamie feel about The Maid?

Jamie finds The Maid to be a different kind of thriller, with a stream-of-consciousness writing style and an atypical protagonist. They enjoy the uniqueness of the story but have mixed feelings about its representation.

Q: What is Darling Venom by Parker S. Huntington about?

Darling Venom follows the story of Charlotte, who forms a bond with Tate, the older brother of her former love interest, after a tragic event. The book explores their toxic relationship and the enemies-to-lovers trope.

Q: How does Jamie feel about Darling Venom?

Jamie is enjoying the book's dark and toxic main characters, finding it reminiscent of their guilty pleasure read, Punk 57. However, they acknowledge that it may not be for everyone and that it is a long read.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jamie is back from vacation and has a busy week ahead, filled with filming videos and organizing their streaming room.

• They are currently reading four books, including House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas, Some Kind of Perfect by Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young, The Maid by Nita Prose, and Darling Venom by Parker S. Huntington.

• While hesitant at first, Jamie is enjoying House of Earth and Blood and finds it to be a refreshing change from Sarah J Maas' previous books.